35 Ways to Eat a Tomato

Tomato Salad

Make this salad: Cut tomatoes into small chunks. Grill slices of sourdough bread before cutting into bite-size pieces. Toss with basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.

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In Pesto

Squeeze out the seeds and pulp of several tomatoes. Cut them into strips. Dry in a 150-degree oven for 10 hours. Puree them, and stir in basil, balsamic vinegar, and sautéed garlic. Toss with pasta or spread on a sandwich.